Asma Khalid

Alrighty, now on to the news. It's a subdued Christmas in Bethlehem with the war in neighboring Gaza.

Alrighty, now on to the news. It's a subdued Christmas in Bethlehem with the war in neighboring Gaza.

What it's like for local Palestinians in the city Christians celebrate as the birthplace of Jesus. I'm Asma Khalid and this is Up First from NPR News. Famine has spread in Sudan, where people are experiencing one of the world's worst humanitarian disasters.

What it's like for local Palestinians in the city Christians celebrate as the birthplace of Jesus. I'm Asma Khalid and this is Up First from NPR News. Famine has spread in Sudan, where people are experiencing one of the world's worst humanitarian disasters.

What it's like for local Palestinians in the city Christians celebrate as the birthplace of Jesus. I'm Asma Khalid and this is Up First from NPR News. Famine has spread in Sudan, where people are experiencing one of the world's worst humanitarian disasters.

Nearly two years into a civil war, the hunger crisis is getting worse. And with so much going on down here on Earth, it's always good to remember to look up at the stars. We look up at the year in space. Stay with us. We'll give you all the news you need to start your day. It's Christmas in Bethlehem, where Christian tradition says Jesus was born.

Nearly two years into a civil war, the hunger crisis is getting worse. And with so much going on down here on Earth, it's always good to remember to look up at the stars. We look up at the year in space. Stay with us. We'll give you all the news you need to start your day. It's Christmas in Bethlehem, where Christian tradition says Jesus was born.

Nearly two years into a civil war, the hunger crisis is getting worse. And with so much going on down here on Earth, it's always good to remember to look up at the stars. We look up at the year in space. Stay with us. We'll give you all the news you need to start your day. It's Christmas in Bethlehem, where Christian tradition says Jesus was born.

For the second year in a row, official celebrations have been canceled. Palestinian leaders say they cannot rejoice as the war wages on in neighboring Gaza. In Bethlehem, which is located in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, people are also hurting, and tourism has plummeted since the war began. We go now to NPR international correspondent Carrie Khan, who is in Bethlehem.

For the second year in a row, official celebrations have been canceled. Palestinian leaders say they cannot rejoice as the war wages on in neighboring Gaza. In Bethlehem, which is located in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, people are also hurting, and tourism has plummeted since the war began. We go now to NPR international correspondent Carrie Khan, who is in Bethlehem.

For the second year in a row, official celebrations have been canceled. Palestinian leaders say they cannot rejoice as the war wages on in neighboring Gaza. In Bethlehem, which is located in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, people are also hurting, and tourism has plummeted since the war began. We go now to NPR international correspondent Carrie Khan, who is in Bethlehem.

Carrie, what is the mood like in Bethlehem this Christmas?

Carrie, what is the mood like in Bethlehem this Christmas?

Carrie, what is the mood like in Bethlehem this Christmas?

That singing is really beautiful to listen to. Thanks for sharing, Carrie. Without the crowds and tourists, what are residents, what are officials telling you in Bethlehem?

That singing is really beautiful to listen to. Thanks for sharing, Carrie. Without the crowds and tourists, what are residents, what are officials telling you in Bethlehem?

That singing is really beautiful to listen to. Thanks for sharing, Carrie. Without the crowds and tourists, what are residents, what are officials telling you in Bethlehem?

Thanks so much for your reporting, Carrie.

Thanks so much for your reporting, Carrie.

Thanks so much for your reporting, Carrie.